Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    9

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and comforting Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup! A symphony of flavors awaits, where tender chicken meets creamy cheese, zesty enchilada sauce, and a medley of colorful vegetables. This quick and easy recipe delivers a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal in minutes.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    101 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    33 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1271 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Drain canned chicken, reserving 1 cup of the broth. (5 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

In the Instant Pot, combine the drained chicken (and reserved broth), black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cream cheese, and chopped onion. (10 minutes)

03

Step
35 mins

Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the 'Sealing' position. Select the 'Soup' function and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for the pressure to build. (35 minutes)

04

Step
50 mins

Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-40 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure manually, if needed, following the manufacturer's instructions. (50 minutes)

05

Step
5 mins

Remove the lid and stir the soup well until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated. (5 minutes)

06

Step
5 mins

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish generously with shredded mozzarella cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and fresh green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy! (5 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Cook them in the Instant Pot first, shred the meat, and then proceed with the recipe.
Adjust the spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot enchilada sauce, and by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Add other toppings as desired, such as sour cream, avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.
If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can simmer this soup on the stovetop in a large pot for about 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded.
This soup is even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to develop. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Zakary Runolfsdottir

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! My family loves it, and it's so easy to customize with different toppings.

  • Julian Mckenzie

    I added a can of pinto beans and some chopped bell peppers for extra veggies. It turned out great!

  • Nels Stokes

    I was skeptical about using canned chicken, but it actually works really well in this soup. It's so flavorful and comforting.

  • Jade Hermiston

    The natural pressure release is key for this recipe. It gives the flavors time to meld together and makes the soup even richer.

  • Chester Durgan

    I found the soup a little too thick, so I added some chicken broth to thin it out. It was perfect!

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